+240 Cool Anime Names for Gaming with Their Meanings

Welcome to our extensive and fascinating compilation of over 230 top anime names, complete with their meanings!

This list offers a wide range of captivating names, showcasing not just their original Japanese forms but also their Latin transliterations and meanings.

Whether you’re on the hunt for a cool and exciting name for your gaming avatar, or you’re eager to deepen your understanding of Japanese culture and language, this list has got you covered.

So, without further ado, let’s dive into some of the most popular and unique anime names that will surely make you stand out in the gaming and social media worlds!

Japanese Names

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Anime Character Names

First of all, let us have a quick look at the names of some beloved anime characters.

You can find their names and the animes they appear in below.

  1. Shigeo Kageyama (影山) – Mob Psycho 100
  2. Kurapika (クラピカ) – Hunter x Hunter
  3. Gon Freecss (ゴン) – Hunter x Hunter
  4. Ryuko Matoi (纏) – Kill la Kill
  5. Sango (珊瑚) – Inuyasha
  6. Nagisa Shiota (潮田) – Assassination Classroom
  7. Tomoya Okazaki (岡崎) – Clannad
  8. Sora (空) – No Game No Life
  9. Kyouko Kirigiri (霧切) – Danganronpa
  10. Aoba Seragaki (瀬良垣) – DRAMAtical Murder
  11. Yuu Otosaka (乙坂) – Charlotte
  12. Zero Two (ゼロツー) – Darling in the Franxx
  13. Kanade Tachibana (立華) – Angel Beats!
  14. Yukino Yukinoshita (雪ノ下) – My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
  15. Yui Yuigahama (由比ヶ浜) – My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
  16. Tanya Degurechaff (ターニャ) – Saga of Tanya the Evil
  17. Rem (レム) – Re:Zero
  18. Naruto Uzumaki (ナルト) – Naruto
  19. Goku (悟空) – Dragon Ball
  20. Makoto Naegi (苗木) – Danganronpa
  21. Simon (シモン) – Gurren Lagann
  22. Nana Osaki (奈々) – NANA
  23. Meliodas (メリオダス) – The Seven Deadly Sins
  24. Ban (バン) – The Seven Deadly Sins
  25. Jotaro Kujo (空条) – JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
  26. Josuke Higashikata (東方) – JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
  27. Taiga Aisaka (逢坂) – Toradora!
  28. Rikka Takanashi (小鳥遊) – Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions
  29. Saiki Kusuo (斉木) – The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
  30. Yuno Gasai (我妻) – Future Diary
  31. Misaka Mikoto (御坂) – A Certain Magical Index / A Certain Scientific Railgun
  32. Hestia (ヘスティア) – Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
  33. Rimuru Tempest (リムル) – That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
  34. Subaru Natsuki (ナツキ) – Re:Zero
  35. Emilia (エミリア) – Re:Zero
  36. Shiro (シロ) – No Game No Life
  37. Luffy (ルフィ) – One Piece
  38. Ichigo Kurosaki (一護) – Bleach
  39. Mikasa Ackerman (ミカサ) – Attack on Titan
  40. Light Yagami (光) – Death Note
  41. Natsu Dragneel (ナツ) – Fairy Tail
  42. Edward Elric (エドワード) – Fullmetal Alchemist
  43. Lelouch Lamperouge (ルルーシュ) – Code Geass
  44. Asuka Langley Soryu (アスカ) – Neon Genesis Evangelion
  45. Spike Spiegel (スパイク) – Cowboy Bebop
  46. Gintoki Sakata (銀時) – Gintama
  47. Vegeta (ベジータ) – Dragon Ball
  48. Totoro (トトロ) – My Neighbor Totoro
  49. Himura Kenshin (緋村) – Rurouni Kenshin
  50. Asta (アスタ) – Black Clover
  51. Izuku Midoriya (緑谷) – My Hero Academia
  52. Katsuki Bakugo (爆豪) – My Hero Academia
  53. Saitama (サイタマ) – One Punch Man
  54. Inuyasha (犬夜叉) – Inuyasha
  55. Yato (夜ト) – Noragami
  56. Shoto Todoroki (轟焦凍) – My Hero Academia
  57. Levi Ackerman (リヴァイ) – Attack on Titan
  58. Hinata Hyuga (日向) – Naruto
  59. Holo (ホロ) – Spice and Wolf
  60. Shinichi Kudo (工藤) – Detective Conan
  61. Maka Albarn (マカ) – Soul Eater
  62. Yugi Mutou (武藤) – Yu-Gi-Oh!
  63. Vash the Stampede (ヴァッシュ) – Trigun
  64. Motoko Kusanagi (草薙) – Ghost in the Shell
  65. Killua Zoldyck (キルア) – Hunter x Hunter
  66. Eren Yeager (エレン) – Attack on Titan
  67. Alphonse Elric (アルフォンス) – Fullmetal Alchemist
  68. Rin Okumura (燐) – Blue Exorcist
  69. Saber (セイバー) – Fate/Stay Night
  70. Kira Yamato (キラ) – Gundam Seed
  71. Kaneki Ken (金木) – Tokyo Ghoul
  72. Haruhi Suzumiya (涼宮) – The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
  73. Homura Akemi (焔) – Puella Magi Madoka Magica
  74. Monkey D. Luffy (モンキー・D・ルフィ) – One Piece
  75. Roronoa Zoro (ロロノア・ゾロ) – One Piece
  76. Sasuke Uchiha (サスケ) – Naruto
  77. Bulma (ブルマ) – Dragon Ball
  78. Asuna Yuuki (結城) – Sword Art Online
  79. Ram (ラム) – Re:Zero
  80. Kenma Kozume (孤爪) – Haikyuu!!

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Cute Anime Names

Below are some cute anime names and nicknames that you can use in social networks and video games.

We also have their Japanese typography for real otakus out there!

  1. Hikariko (ひかりこ): Radiance
  2. Yumemi (ゆめみ): Dream Gazer
  3. Kazeiri (かぜいり): Wind Weaver
  4. Sakurano (さくらの): Cherry Blossom
  5. Tsukishiro (つきしろ): Moonlit Castle
  6. Nekorin (ねこりん): Playful Cat
  7. Hoshizora (ほしぞら): Starry Sky
  8. Amechi (あめち): Raindrop Dance
  9. Soraiko (そらいこ): Heavenly Child
  10. Yukiyo (ゆきよ): Snowy Night
  11. Hananami (はななみ): Flower Viewing
  12. Tomoshibi (ともしび): Guiding Light
  13. Koisora (こいそら): Love Sky
  14. Tamashii (たましい): Soul Essence
  15. Kirameku (きらめく): Glistening
  16. Mizutama (みずたま): Waterdrop
  17. Aikaze (あいかぜ): Loving Breeze
  18. Rinko (りんこ): Forest Child
  19. Sumireko (すみれこ): Violet Child
  20. Hikaruya (ひかるや): House of Light
  21. Kokorone (こころね): Heart’s Melody
  22. Hinata (ひなた): Sunny Place
  23. Yoruno (よるの): Nighttime
  24. Sayuri (さゆり): Small Lily
  25. Ayame (あやめ): Iris Flower
  26. Yuzuki (ゆづき): Gentle Moon
  27. Tsubaki (つばき): Camellia
  28. Nanairo (なないろ): Rainbow Colors
  29. Kazehana (かぜはな): Wind Flower
  30. Kaoriko (かおりこ): Fragrant Child
  31. Akarui (あかるい): Brightness
  32. Mikazuki (みかづき): Crescent Moon
  33. Yumekaze (ゆめかぜ): Dream Wind
  34. Shizuku (しずく): Droplet
  35. Umiko (うみこ): Child of the Sea
  36. Midoriko (みどりこ): Green Child
  37. Momoji (ももじ): Autumn Leaves
  38. Hotaru (ほたる): Firefly
  39. Izumi (いずみ): Spring Water
  40. Fuyumi (ふゆみ): Winter Beauty
  41. Haruhi (はるひ): Spring Day
  42. Natsumi (なつみ): Summer Beauty
  43. Akiho (あきほ): Autumn Sails
  44. Yoko (ようこ): Sunshine Child
  45. Kiyomi (きよみ): Pure Beauty
  46. Sorano (そらの): Skyward
  47. Komorebi (こもれび): Sunlight Filtering Through Trees
  48. Riko (りこ): Jasmine Child
  49. Nadeshiko (なでしこ): Pink Carnation
  50. Yumeina (ゆめいな): Dreamlike

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Anime Nicknames for Gaming

Looking for some anime names to use in your video games? We got you.

The list below contains some fancier nicknames that are fit for the gaming culture.

As always, you’re searching in the right place as we always write for gamers, as gamers!

  1. Rokushinsei (ろくしんせい): Hex Star
  2. Ikusasenshi (いくさせんし): Battle Warrior
  3. Hikarikurai (ひかりくらい): Light’s End
  4. Zetsubosenshi (ぜつぼせんし): Despair Warrior
  5. Inazumakaze (いなずまかぜ): Lightning Breeze
  6. Kuraimanto (くらいまんと): Dark Mantle
  7. Shinigamiken (しにがみけん): Reaper’s Sword
  8. Burakkumaguma (ぶらっくまぐま): Black Mage Bear
  9. Setsudanki (せつだんき): Slicing Machine
  10. Hebitsukai (へびつかい): Serpent Tamer
  11. Fuuinsha (ふういんしゃ): Seal Master
  12. Haganeikari (はがねいかり): Steel Light
  13. Mugenkan (むげんかん): Infinite Blade
  14. Kagerazeru (かげらぜる): Shadow Haze
  15. Gekidosora (げきどそら): Furious Sky
  16. Tengokurai (てんごくらい): Heaven’s Thunder
  17. Tamashiikiba (たましいきば): Soul Fang
  18. Yamiarashi (やみあらし): Dark Tempest
  19. Seisenryo (せいせんりょ): Holy Warlord
  20. Nekrohanta (ねくろはんた): Necro Hunter
  21. Akuenshi (あくえんし): Evil Flame
  22. Jigokunoyari (じごくのやり): Hell’s Spear
  23. Onikirimaru (おにきりまる): Ogre Slayer
  24. Hikaridora (ひかりどら): Light Dragon
  25. Hyouryuuma (ひょうりゅうま): Ice Drifter
  26. Jishinken (じしんけん): Earthquake Blade
  27. Shisendo (しすえんど): Death’s Embrace
  28. Hakanoryu (はかのりゅう): Gravestone Dragon
  29. Mahonokage (まほのかげ): Sorcerer’s Shadow
  30. Ansatsusha (あんさつしゃ): Assassin
  31. Eiseitenshi (えいせいてんし): Satellite Angel
  32. Mugenhanta (むげんはんた): Infinite Hunter
  33. Gantetsu (がんてつ): Steel Rock
  34. Honooyoroi (ほのおよろい): Flaming Armor
  35. Tsuyonami (つよなみ): Mighty Wave
  36. Kuroganebara (くろがねばら): Black Steel Rose
  37. Kaminarikiba (かみなりきば): Thunder Fang
  38. Shinkiro (しんきろ): Mirage
  39. Shikkoinkyo (しっこいんきょ): Stealth Mirage
  40. Kaenjin (かえんじん): Fire Blade
  41. Yumetsukai (ゆめつかい): Dream Weaver
  42. Kaenryu (かえんりゅう): Blaze Dragon
  43. Tetsuhotaru (てつほたる): Iron Firefly
  44. Akumakishi (あくまきし): Demon Knight
  45. Yaseijuu (やせいじゅう): Wild Beast
  46. Shireikuma (しれいくま): Command Bear
  47. Burakkutsubasa (ぶらっくつばさ): Black Wings
  48. Tokoyami (とこやみ): Eternal Darkness
  49. Shikonkenshi (しこんけんし): Amethyst Swordsman
  50. Raiunotori (らいうのとり): Thunderbird

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Japan Nicknames in General

Not satisfied with those anime names? Worry not.

Check out some of the nicknames below to find a nickname fit for your likes.

They might be meaningless, we’ll give you that. But who cares as long as they sound badass?

  1. Kaiouseki (かいおうせき): Ocean Meteor
  2. Tenkuurei (てんくうれい): Heavenly Phantom
  3. Yorugami (よるがみ): Night Deity
  4. Hikarikirin (ひかりきりん): Shining Giraffe
  5. Bakuretsuken (ばくれつけん): Explosive Fist
  6. Sabakuenshi (さばくえんし): Desert Flame
  7. Shugoshinryo (しゅごしんりょ): Guardian Dragon
  8. Yukiyojimbo (ゆきよじんぼ): Snow Bodyguard
  9. Gishinanki (ぎしんあんき): Suspicious Shadow
  10. Enkousei (えんこうせい): Blazing Star
  11. Akumadansu (あくまだんす): Demon Dance
  12. Kagirinaiyume (かぎりないゆめ): Endless Dream
  13. Rasenjutsu (らせんじゅつ): Spiral Technique
  14. Yamiwakusei (やみわくせい): Dark Planet
  15. Kaminarikitsune (かみなりきつね): Thunder Fox
  16. Fuujinnoboru (ふうじんのぼる): Wind God’s Rise
  17. Kyuketsukiba (きゅうけつきば): Vampire Fang
  18. Tetsugyakutai (てつぎゃくたい): Iron Reversal
  19. Byakkoarashi (びゃっこあらし): White Tiger Storm
  20. Tenshikage (てんしきゃげ): Angel’s Shadow
  21. Yogensha (よげんしゃ): Prophet
  22. Mugensenshi (むげんせんし): Infinite Warrior
  23. Kesshogarasu (けっしょがらす): Crystal Crow
  24. Kaminariyokai (かみなりよかい): Lightning Demon
  25. Senketsusora (せんけつそら): Blood Sky
  26. Ryuuseinarashi (りゅうせいならし): Meteor Storm
  27. Kurohakai (くろはかい): Black Destruction
  28. Shinjitsuikari (しんじついかり): Truth’s Wrath
  29. Yoruhabanero (よるはばねろ): Night Habanero
  30. Akumasekai (あくませかい): Demon World
  31. Genjitsuuchi (げんじつうち): Reality Strike
  32. Goukainari (ごうかいなり): Valiant Thunder
  33. Shireitenshi (しれいてんし): Spirit Angel
  34. Fushicho (ふしちょ): Phoenix
  35. Toraookami (とらおおかみ): Tiger Wolf
  36. Hikarihoshi (ひかりほし): Star of Light
  37. Ikazuchiyoru (いかずちよる): Thunder Night
  38. Suterusuanko (すてるすあんこ): Stealth Anchor
  39. Kenketsushi (けんけつし): Blood Swordsman
  40. Inochigakure (いのちがくれ): Hidden Life
  41. Tsuyosasora (つよさそら): Strength of the Sky
  42. Yomikurayami (よみくらやみ): Reading Darkness
  43. Kagekaminari (かげかみなり): Shadow Thunder
  44. Hikaridokei (ひかりどけい): Light Clock
  45. Tokinotenshi (ときのてんし): Angel of Time
  46. Gekishouha (げきしょうは): Symphony Wave
  47. Suiseiryuu (すいせいりゅう): Comet Dragon
  48. Kaenshiroi (かえんしろい): White Flame
  49. Kurayamisekai (くらやみせかい): World of Darkness
  50. Kokorohikari (こころひかり): Heart Light
  51. Majinbaria (まじんばりあ): Demon Barrier
  52. Tekketsukami (てっけつかみ): Iron Grip
  53. Taiyounokage (たいようのかげ): Shadow of the Sun
  54. Akumaenkou (あくまえんこう): Demon Blaze
  55. Shishidama (ししだま): Lion’s Soul
  56. Yukihibana (ゆきひばな): Snow Fireflower
  57. Raimeiinu (らいめいいぬ): Thunder Dog
  58. Kuroikari (くろいかり): Dark Fury
  59. Kesshousenshi (けっしょうせんし): Crystal Warrior
  60. Nenchakumushi (ねんちゃくむし): Sticky Bug

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How to make a unique anime nickname?

If you still couldn’t choose your dream anime nickname, there’s nothing to worry about.

That’s because you can create your own anime names!

First of all, think of a concept that could potentially sound cool for a nickname. (Or just check out our guide to find a nickname.) And then, go to Google Translate to get the Japanese version. There you are!

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